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USA

US war plans for Yemen leaked to journalist in Signal group chat

Politicians and analysts have expressed alarm after Jeffrey Goldberg, the Atlantic's editor-in-chief, revealed that he was sent sensitive information about impending military strikes against the Iran-backed Houthis.

25/03/2025

Green News

Decade-long youth climate lawsuit comes to an end in the US

The case has inspired similar climate legal action on behalf of young people across the United States.

25/03/2025

Economy

US to impose tariffs on Venezuelan oil imports, impacting global trade

US President Donald Trump said Monday he would be placing a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela, although the US does so itself.

25/03/2025

USA

Trump insists Usha Vance's visit to Greenland is 'friendly'

Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as Trump continues to suggest the US could take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island.

25/03/2025

Nutrition

What should you be eating to stay healthier for longer in old age?

A new large-scale study tracked people’s dietary habits and health outcomes from midlife to about age 70. This is what they found out.

24/03/2025

USA

DNA testing identifies California 'Jane Doe' after nearly 60 years

Forensic genetic genealogy has named the woman, whose body was found on a cliff in 1966, as Dorothy Jean Williams.

24/03/2025

Green News

US forecasts will worsen with fewer weather balloons, experts warn

Weather balloons are an “essential piece of the forecasting system.” But there will be fewer of them in tornado season this year.

24/03/2025

USA

American genetic testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy

The company announced the decision late on Sunday amid concerns about the security of millions of customers' genetic data.

24/03/2025

USA

DOGE layoffs raise alarm over foreign espionage threat to the US

US President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk's government cuts could provide an opportunity for China and Russia, security experts warn.

24/03/2025

Markets

Copper prices near an all-time high. What is behind the rally?

The copper price surged toward an all-time high on concerns of potential Trump tariffs, alongside China’s stimulus measures. A weak US dollar may have also added to its rally.

24/03/2025

Cinema

Apple loses $1bn a year on TV: Why don't its shows have mass appeal?

Despite huge investment and award-winning shows, Apple TV+ is still struggling to make a mark and reportedly losing up to a billion euros a year.

23/03/2025

USA

Heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history.

22/03/2025

USA

Trump's cuts to US-funded media labelled 'gift to autocracies'

Repressive regimes will fill the information void left by defunded news outlets like Voice of America, say media experts.

21/03/2025

Culture news

The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate sells rights to late rapper’s music

The rapper's mother reportedly made the deal before her death last month.

21/03/2025

Mobility

Tesla faces fresh blow as regulators recall nearly all Cybertrucks

It's the eighth recall of the vehicle.

21/03/2025

Economy

Fed rate pause: Bank forecasts slower US growth and higher inflation

The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected but downgraded its economic outlook, citing slower growth and higher inflation due to Trump’s tariffs. Wall Street staged a relief rally after Fed Chair Jerome Powell downplayed inflation concerns.

20/03/2025

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Protesters disrupt Gal Gadot’s Walk of Fame ceremony

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony drew protests as pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups clashed amid ongoing violence in the Israel-Hamas war.

20/03/2025

Green News

Greenpeace must pay nearly €613m over US pipeline protests, jury says

The environmental organisation has previously said the case could threaten to bankrupt it.

20/03/2025

Europe News

Germany tightens travel advice to US after three citizens detained

The country's foreign ministry clarified the updated guidance doesn’t constitute an official travel warning to the US.

19/03/2025

USA

Detained Columbia student calls arrest ‘anti-Palestinian racism'

Khalil was arrested on 8 March for his role in campus protests against Israel and was later transferred from New York to Louisiana, a move his lawyers argue was politically motivated.

19/03/2025

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Wilmore and Williams finally touch down after nine months in space

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test flight issue, safely splashing down off the Florida coast aboard a SpaceX capsule.

19/03/2025

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Nvidia’s AI robot ‘Blue’ stuns with live interaction

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled groundbreaking AI advancements at the company’s developer conference, introducing the AI-powered robot 'Blue'.

19/03/2025

Culture news

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony disrupted by protests

'Wonder Woman' actress Gal Gadot, a vocal supporter of Israel, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame amid disruption from pro-Palestinian protestors.

19/03/2025

USA

Two NASA astronauts return to Earth after nine months stuck in space

Two NASA astronauts return to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months

19/03/2025

USA

Trump administration releases last batch of JFK assassination files

History buffs have started to search for new clues among the thousands of documents that were previously classified.

19/03/2025

Space

NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9-month space mission

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after their week-long mission was extended to over nine months.

19/03/2025